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The one thing that terrifies me most about trucking

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by brettw77777, Feb 16, 2019.

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  1. Feb 17, 2019 #11
    bryan21384

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    It ain't just the east coast you have to worry about...there's Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, Los Angeles, among some. There aren't many companies that won't send you to the east coast or any of those aforementioned cities. All of which will improve you as a driver.
     
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  3. Feb 17, 2019 #12
    Bakerman

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    What a disappointment, I thought this was going to be a story about getting an STD from a lot lizard.
     
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  4. Feb 17, 2019 #13
    bryan21384

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    I'm dying of laughter
     
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  5. Feb 17, 2019 #14
    thelushlarry

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    The one thing that terrifies me about trucking is TRUCKDRIVERS. Some of them are very very very scary.
     
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  7. Feb 17, 2019 #15
    Moose1958

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  8. Feb 17, 2019 #16
    201

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    They always seem to hang around those Freightliner drivers back then,,,wonder why?:dontknow: Before Volvo's hit the scene,,,
     
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  9. Feb 17, 2019 #17
    brettw77777

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    Wait a sec, you say you've driven a billion miles ( that's mighty impressive) and you're afraid of changing lanes? Put your signal on and inch over, they'll give.You may get the "salute", but they'll get over it. Just no sudden movements. That dictates you are using your size to bully your way in. Nice and easy, a courteous wave or blink the lights. Traffic is traffic, no matter where you go, and is a big part of trucking, so better get used to it

    I cannot argue with you on that. I just have it in my head that changing lanes with a monster truck is gonna be a MUCH bigger challenge than with my Nissan Sentra.
     
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  10. Feb 17, 2019 #18
    brettw77777

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    Yeah, I thought about that too. I used to live in Atlanta so I know what that is like. I am not afraid to tackle this - just concerned.
     
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  11. Feb 17, 2019 #19
    Moose1958

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    It is, much bigger. Respect it, don't fear changing lanes. Largest issue in my mind is accounting for those blind spots and staying patient. Stay patient you stay focused. Get apprehensive and you will overlook critical things. What I am trying to get across is there are times as a driver you will find yourself in a hole. This is when you stop digging. I am forced to agree somewhat with what @"semi" retired said in post # 10. There are going to be times when you are going to have to be a bit of a bully. Some of these people driving those little white Hondas have not got a clue how dangerous their driving is. This is not personal with me. I wish I could disagree with post 10, I can't.
     
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  12. Feb 17, 2019 #20
    buddyd157

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    maybe they liked the length of the hood?
     
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